Gustaf III Airport
No direct flight reaches St Barts from the United States or Europe. Land at St Maarten (SXM), then your private helicopter sets you down at Gustaf III: book, pay and adjust it all online.
Quick answer
15min
By helicopter from St Maarten (SXM) to Gustaf III (SBH)No direct flights
From the US or Europe, the last leg starts at St Maarten (SXM)Closes at nightfall
You only see slots that land before closingYour ticket, your hotel and your booking site may each use a different one. They all mean SBH.
Name on most tickets
Gustaf III AirportOfficial name
Rémy de Haenen AirportAlso called
Saint-Jean AirportWhichever name you read, you land on the same runway, a few minutes' drive from Gustavia.
Why landing at St Barts has a reputation, and what it changes for you.
Runway and approach
The runway is about 650 m long and starts right behind a hill: aircraft cross the pass, then make a short, steep descent to the runway. By helicopter, you land at this same airport, with Saint-Jean bay in full view.
Sunset rule
The airport closes at nightfall: no night flights. When you book, only the slots that land before closing are offered.
What happens between your long-haul landing at Princess Juliana and your arrival at Gustaf III.
Your long-haul flight lands at Princess Juliana (SXM)
Clear passport control and collect your bags
Your confirmation tells you where and when to meet us
Board your helicopter: about 15 minutes in the air
Step out at Gustaf III, St Barts
Flight number
Enter your airline flight number when you book: you see its scheduled time, and we warn you if the connection is too short for your slot.
Once your helicopter lands, here is what comes next, from passport control to Gustavia.
Formalities
Passport control on arrival; keep your passport with you for the flight.
Baggage
Your bags fly with you, as declared when you book and within the aircraft limits. More than fits on board? The extra pieces can follow on a dedicated baggage flight.
Getting around
Gustavia is a few minutes' drive from the airport; taxis and car rental are available on arrival.
Being met
Your hotel can meet you there: just share your Helishift arrival time. Flying out later? The Helishift welcome desk at St Barts airport looks after your departure.
Gustaf III also works the other way: from here, the neighbouring islands are a short private flight away.
| Island | Airport | Flight time |
|---|---|---|
| St Maarten | Princess Juliana (SXM) | 15 min |
| St Martin | Grand Case (SFG) | 15 min |
| Anguilla | Clayton J. Lloyd (AXA) | 15 min |
| Saba | Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB) | 20 min |
| Nevis | Vance W. Amory (NEV) | 25 min |
| St Kitts | Robert L. Bradshaw (SKB) | 30 min |
| Antigua | V. C. Bird (ANU) | 45 min |
| Montserrat | John A. Osborne (MNI) | 50 min |
| Guadeloupe | Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP) | 55 min |
| Tortola | Terrance B. Lettsome (EIS) | 65 min |
| Dominica | Douglas-Charles (DOM) | 100 min |
One way, one to five passengers, airport fees and taxes included. You see the exact price before you pay, then book and manage your flight online.
Another question? Write to contact@helishift.com
Gustaf III Airport (SBH), in Saint-Jean, also known as Rémy de Haenen or Saint-Jean Airport. Most travellers land on a long-haul flight at Princess Juliana (SXM), St Maarten, and connect from there.
Not from the United States or Europe: you connect at St Maarten (SXM), and your private helicopter covers the last leg in about 15 minutes.
The runway is short and starts right after a hill, so the final descent is brief and steep. By helicopter, you come in over the same bay and land at the same airport.
At nightfall: there are no night flights. No need to check it yourself: when you book, only the slots that land before closing are offered.
No, the airport has no night flights. If your long-haul flight lands too late, spend the night on St Maarten and cross the next morning on the slot of your choice.
Your confirmation tells you where and when to meet us. Flying out of St Barts? Head to the Helishift welcome desk at St Barts airport.
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